commendation

• Substantiv, das eine offizielle Anerkennung, Auszeichnung oder Belobigung für Verdienste, Mut oder geleistete Dienste bezeichnet; auch ein formelles Lob oder eine empfehlende Äußerung.

A noun referring to an official award or formal public statement given for bravery or service, or a message expressing a favorable opinion.

1. Official award or recognitionB2formal

   An official statement or award given to someone for bravery, service, or outstanding achievement.

   Auszeichnung oder Anerkennung

   • The soldier received a commendation for his heroic actions.
   • She was given a commendation for her excellent work on the project.
   • The firefighter earned a commendation from the mayor.

   Synonymeaccoladeawardcitationdistinctionhonorlaurelmentionrecognition

   Antonymecensurecondemnationcriticismrebukereprimand

2. Expression of praiseB2formal

   A message or statement expressing approval or favorable opinion about someone or something.

   Lob

   • The teacher wrote a commendation for the student's hard work.
   • His speech included a commendation for the volunteers.
   • The review was full of commendation for the new restaurant.

   Synonymeacclaimaccoladeapprovalcomplimentpraisetribute

   Antonymecastigationcensurecondemnationcriticismdenunciationdisapprovalrebukereproach